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Inorganic Salts

Potassium Perchlorate

RA002161 CAS 7778-74-7 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA002161
CAS number
7778-74-7
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
KClO4
Molecular weight
138.55

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 5.0 - 6.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 400 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 400 °C °C
Vapour density 4.8 —
Density [g/cm3] 2.52 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 13.9 g/L g/L

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder or powder — —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.002 % % —
Assay 99.5 - 100.5 % % argentometric
Insoluble matter Max 0.005 % % —
pH 5 - 7 — —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.003 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.001 % % —
Total nitrogen (N) Max 0.0005 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
250 g RA002161-PK-250G
500 g RA002161-PK-500G